Fluttershy is about to learn that straying away from a familiar groove can lead one to face something—or someone—incredibly weird. All it takes is a simple and noble wish: to be more useful.

Thankfully, even that which dwells beyond normality can't resist the primal urge to make Fluttershy smile.

Takes place between Rainbow Rocks and Friendship Games, not that that's of any importance.

Sunset is eager to help her friends, and two of them happen to need help that only she can provide. How to make a guy get over his crush on a cute, mysterious, magic-wielding girl that occasionally visits from another dimension? Sunset has an answer.

This story is a sequel to She's Awful

The original cover "art" is here for whoever might wish to see it.

After Principal Cinch reads an article about the state of things at Canterlot High (written by one of her students), she realizes that magic is spreading from the portal to Equestria. It's a sinister, mind-controlling force that must be stopped for the good of everyone.

Her goals justify being selective about honesty, but one has to be wary of believing their own lies. Especially when they tell so many.

Can Cinch figure out the truth? Can she keep control of her school? How did she become the woman she is? Why are there three strange girls trying to get into Crystal Prep in the middle of the semester?

Actually, that last one is probably entirely unimportant.

Once again thanks to Vikonaut for the incredibly in-depth, if slow, editing!

The Friendship Games are over. Crystal Prep has failed to trounce CHS, Cinch's manipulation of her best student is out in the open, as is the fact that the principal's actions nearly led to the fabric of the universe being torn apart.

Before Cinch can begin dealing with the aftermath, a certain someone invites her for a visit into a land of magic and friendship.

Special thanks to Vikonaut for his incredible patience and thoroughness in his proofreading, and to 7th Outpost for the initial criticism that opened my eyes to the fact that the story required heavy revising.

13.11.2015: Second day straight! Thanks everyone!